Atty. Donovan M. Powell
Donovan M. Powell is a native son of Leon, West Virginia.
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Donovan M. Powell is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and civil rights. Educated at University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law J.D. (—) and Marshall University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Donovan M. Powell is a native son of Leon, West Virginia
- He attended Point Pleasant High School before beginning his secondary education at Marshall University
- He graduated Cum Laude from Marshall where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society, Wrestling Club, and Pre-Law Club
- During his time at Marshall, he earned his B.A. with focuses in History, Political Science, and Physical Geography
- After graduating from Marshall, he pursued his Juris Doctorate at the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, graduating in the spring of 2020
- While attending law school he was a member of the Federalist Society and clerked for a plaintiff’s firm gaining valuable perspective and experience in civil rights litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury law
- He was a Samuel L. Greenebaum Public Service Fellow, volunteered at West Virginia Legal Aid, and clerked at the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office while on breaks and holiday
- Shortly after earning his Juris Doctorate, Donovan returned home and sat for the West Virginia bar exam
- After passing the exam, he was admitted to practice as a member of the bar
- He began his short solo career in Point Pleasant before joining Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC as an associate attorney in December of 2020
- Much of his practice consists of litigating consumer and employment suits, automobile dealership franchise disputes, advising businesses as they navigate their way through the ever changing challenges businesses face in our current regulatory environment
- Mr. Powell also drafts contracts for clients in the fashion industry, entertainment, and production fields
- Being accepted by the New York Supreme Court of Appeals, he is registered with the state to advise and assist his New York Client as In-House counsel
- In this capacity he provides industry specific contract and policy formation, navigating nuanced contracts and disputes as they arise through the course of his client’s fashion productions
- He has further been admitted to practice in the West Virginia Federal Courts and is a Member of the National Association of Dealer Counsel
- While he is not working for his clients, he takes pleasure in the study of history, spending time with his beloved dog Jeb, home improvement projects, and locating early West Virginia history publications for his collection
- He has chosen to stay involved in the community as much as time allows by volunteering as founding member of an Alumni association, founding and funding the Cullen Leadership Award and Scholarship provided years to one graduating PPHS senior wrestler who has shown exceptional leadership setting an example for all else to follow
- He has also served as Vice President of the Point Pleasant Sports Alumni Association, volunteers at Big Brothers Big Sisters, and involves himself with the Global Lyme Alliance, Lyme Light Foundation, and the American Lyme Disease Foundation regularly attending and organizing fundraisers and networking events across the country
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donovan M. Powell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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